The Tragedy of the Commons States That Any Resource to Which

question 48

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons states that any resource to which a group of people have free access is likely to become ______ and degraded as each seeks to ______ personal benefit without consideration for the needs of others.

• A)overexploited; minimize
• B)overexploited; maximize
• C)underexploited; minimize
• D)underexploited; maximize
• E)bountiful; maximize

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Definitions:

Informal Nature

The characteristic of activities or interactions that occur outside of formal structures and protocols, often spontaneous and unstructured.

External Source

Referring to information, resources, or inputs that come from outside the organization or individual's immediate environment.

Noise

Unwanted sound or disruption that interferes with the communication process, making it difficult for messages to be sent and received accurately.

Failure

Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, often seen as an opportunity for learning and growth.